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Olga Shchedrinskaya
Aug 26, 20201 min read
Self-compassion skills
Many people are good at being caring and supportive of others – family members, friends, neighbours. But some of those people feel that...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Aug 6, 20202 min read
The power of emotional intelligence in the relationship
There’s enough research on healthy, successful marriages to confirm that there is a scientific pattern to building long-term marriage...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Exploring underlying issues for children’s anxiety, phobias and fears
Sometimes it seems to me that there is something in common between the work of a detective and a clinical counsellor. You often have to...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Why the friendship between parents and children doesn't work?
Some parents believe that they should become best friends with their children. Unfortunately, this approach has significant risk factors...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Therapy as a shared journey
I like to think about therapy as a journey that the client (family) and the counsellor take together. One of the most important and...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Jun 4, 20203 min read
Depression hurts!
Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when emotions such as hopelessness and despair take hold and just won’t go...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 30, 20201 min read
Parenting as a "coctail"
According to the Attachment Theory, for children to feel good, they have to receive a combination of signals of “acceptance” from their...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 28, 20202 min read
Seven reasons why family counselling is beneficial for the depression treatment
1. A family therapist can identify a family member having depression at a time when this problem may go unnoticed. At this stage, it is...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 19, 20201 min read
Who can benefit from Gottman's Method Couple Therapy?
What is the Gottman Method? The Gottman Method is an approach to couples’ therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple’s...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
May 7, 20201 min read
Black Dog
Many people experience low mood. Their families might be afraid to talk about their struggles and don't know where to turn for help....
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Mar 21, 20201 min read
What to say about separation and divorce to children?
Unfortunately, not all marriages will last forever. It is hard to end the relationship for adults, and it is also very challenging for...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Virginia Satir: best quotes
Virginia Satir (26 June 1916 – 10 September 1988) was an author and therapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy and...
Olga Shchedrinskaya
Feb 3, 20201 min read
Family Tree Counselling - Values & Principles
My practice is guided by the following core values and principles: Everyone has the ability to change and live a better life. All...
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